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Now playing Next Green News Climate goals in jeopardy without increased efforts from governments The independent European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has warned the EU that its greenhouse gas reduction targets could slip out of reach without immediate implementation of existing policy, and moves to end fossil fuel subsidies and tackle emissions related to farming and land use. 18/01/2024
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